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Japanese Cat Who Regularly Rides the Train Captures the Hearts of Tokyo Passengers
Regular Japanese commuters riding the Seibu Ikebukuro Line have something to look forward to everyday. It’s not because of anything special about the train itself, as the line that runs between Ikebukuro and Seibu Chichibu Stations is reportedly one of the least chic.
· Editorial Staff
This Instagram Model is Also a Highly Trained Soldier in the Israeli Military
Innocent-looking Maria Miri Domark, 20, is not your average model. The stunning young lady with a Barbie-like figure is also a highly trained soldier in the Israeli army. As required by the Israeli government, all women aged 18 to 26 in the country serve a mandatory military…
· Ryan General
Fitness Trainer Purposely Gains 70 Pounds to Inspire a Client — Loses Weight With Her
In an effort to inspire his client to lose weight, a dedicated personal trainer gained 70 lbs in less than four months so that they could get in shape together. To reach the desired weight, fitness expert Adonis Hill had to stop his routine exercise and take in 7,000 calories…
· Editorial Staff
Chinese Woman Kills a Live Animal Just to Get on a Train
Rather than miss her train ride, a Chinese woman slit the throat of a duck she was carrying in front of other passengers. The woman, in her 20s, killed the duck being carried inside her handbag because she was told live animals, except for guide dogs, were not allowed on the…
· Editorial Staff
Why Japan Keeps a Defunct Train Station Open To Pick Up One Passenger
A Japanese train station in the rural parts of Hokkaido, Japan, has been operating for years solely to pick up one passenger. The train stops at the Kami-Shirataki train station situated in the northernmost island of Japan only twice a day. Its first stop is to pick up a high…
· Editorial Staff
Lumosity Must Now Pay $2 Million Because ‘Brain-Training’ Isn’t Actually Real
Apparently, playing a bunch of mini-games for a few minutes a day will not make you smarter as some mobile apps claim. The Federal Trade Commission announced on Tuesday that Lumosity app developer Lumos labs will pay $2 million to settle deceptive advertising charges over its…
· Editorial Staff
China is Now Using the World’s Most Hated Verification System to Buy Train Tickets
If you thought websites making you type in indecipherable phrases through their CAPTCHA tests was frustrating, you’re lucky you’re not a China Railway ticket buyer. The national railway operator of the People’s Republic of China is employing a new verification system for booking…
· Riley Schatzle
Hyperloop’s New Video Shows the Incredible Future of High-Speed Trains
The future is here, according to two new technology companies inspired by Elon Musk’s vision to create “the fifth mode of transportation.”
· Laura Dang
Why This Adopted Cat is Now Running a Train Station in Japan
An important event occurred in the rural Kinokawa neighborhood in Japan earlier this week. It was announced that Nitama the cat will be assuming the role of Japan’s new cat stationmaster after the passing of Japan’s beloved cat stationmaster Tama, according to CNN. Tama passed…
· Augustine Reyes Chan
Nearly 70 Percent of Millennials Suffer ‘Digital Eye Strain:’ Here’s How to Prevent It
A new study suggests that nearly 70% of millennials are affected by “digital eye strain,” which is the temporary physical eye discomfort you feel after two or more hours of looking at a desktop, a laptop, a tablet, an e-reader, a cell phone or any other type of digital screen.…
· Max Chang
Flight Attendants Go Through Military Training to Control Crazy Chinese Passengers
If for any reason you get into a fight in China, you’ll probably want a Chinese flight attendant on your side because, odds are, they know some pretty sweet fighting moves. Some Chinese flight attendants actually go to an airline college that trains them not only in airline…
· Editorial Staff
Man Discovers a Way to Train His Dog to Text Him Selfies
In this episode of “dogs doing amazing things,” Twilio employee Greg Baugues has found a way to teach his dog how to take selfies and send them to his phone. The idea started when he found a way to get his dog Kaira to do things by pushing a button. Over time, he taught her how…
· Editorial Staff
Trainer Reveals the Key Reason Kobe Bryant is So Successful — You’re Not Going to Like Doing it
Last year, a professional athletic trainer by the name of Rob wrote a story on reddit recounting the time he worked with Kobe Bryant during their midnight training sessions. Here, you’ll see exactly why Kobe Bryant was able to become one of the basketball players of all-time and…
· Waylae Gregoire
Missed the Bitcoin Train? Get Rich with These 5 Alternatives
There’s no getting over the Bitcoin madness and with the recent news, it’s not soon to end. Between the news that Bitcoin’s value is holding above $1000 and Bank of America’s embrace of the digital currency, some of us are kicking ourselves for not investing earlier. But what if…
· Ryan General
Belgian Newlyweds Try to Survive on $600 For a 35-day Honeymoon in China, Fail Miserably
An adventurous Belgian couple took a leap of faith, (though apparently not enough money), and went on a trip to China to celebrate their honeymoon. Royer and Vertiest, both 24, thought China would be a great place to celebrate being newlyweds and immediately planned for 35-day…
· Ryan General
Here’s The Ultimate Pokémon Go Cheats, Tips and Tricks Guide
Since Pokémon GO’s launch, Pokémon fans from different parts of the world have been roaming around streets, parks, schools, and other people’s backyards hoping to catch some “virtual pocket monsters.” While some have been successfully filling up their “Pokédex,” there are those…
· Ryan General
Poor Guy Has Strangers Constantly Coming Over to His House Because It’s a Pokemon Gym
Boon Sheridan found himself in a fascinating situation when he discovered that the hit augmented reality game Pokemon Go has turned his house’s location into one of the game’s virtual “gyms”, a place where you can train and level up a Pokemon. Now dozens of strangers are flock…
· Editorial Staff
Chinese Girl Makes $1,500 in Two Days Organizing People’s Closets
Deng may look like just another Chinese millennial, but she’s raking in good cash from an unconventional job. Formerly a maternity matron, she now works as a closet organizer, a business she launched in 2015. Based in the city of Chengdu, Deng started promoting her business…
· Editorial Staff
People Are Complaining About Sore Legs After Playing Pokémon GO
Pokémon Go is literally the hottest game right now. Not only is it it fun, but people are getting more exercise than ever before. Check out some of these people who are complaining about sore legs after playing the game for a day. pokemon go is making me so sore from walking
· Ryan General
People Have Already Figured Out How to Cheat at Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go has only been out for a few days now but it’s already taken Pokémon hunters to many parts of the world to try and catch them all. As expected, within 24 hours of Pokémon Go’s United States release, players have already found ways to get an unfair advantage in the…